How do I configure a stacking port as an ethernet port using the web interface on my managed switch? - NETGEAR Support

On Switch A, configure a stack port as an Ethernet port.
1. Select System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Port Configuration.
  
  A screen similar to the following displays.
2. Under Stack Port Configuration, scroll down and select the 2/0/28 check box.
3. In the Configured Stack Mode list, select Ethernet.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
Reboot the switch.
1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot.
  
  A screen similar to the following displays.
2. In the Reboot Unit No. list, select 2.
3. Click Apply.
On Switch B, configure a stack port as an Ethernet port
1. Select System > Stacking > Advanced > Stack Port Configuration.
  
  A screen similar to the following displays.
2. Under Stack Port Configuration, scroll down and select the 1/0/51 check box.
3. In the Configured Stack Mode list, select Ethernet.
4. Click Apply to save the settings.
Reboot the switch.
1. Select Maintenance > Reset > Device Reboot.
  
  A screen similar to the following displays.
2. In the Reboot Unit No. list, select 1 .
3. Click Apply.

For more information, see the following support articles:

How do I configure a stacking port as an ethernet port on my managed switch?

This article applies to the following managed switches and their respective firmware:

M5300 - firmware version 10.0.0.x
- M5300-28G (GSM7228S)
- M5300-5G (GSM7252S)
- M5300-28G3 (GSM7328Sv2h2)
- M5300-52G3 (GSM7352Sv2h2)
- M5300-28G_POE+ (GSM7228PSv1h2)
- M5300-52G-POE+ (GSM7252PSv1h2)
- M5300-28GF3 (GSM7328FSv2)
XSM7224S - firmware version 9.0.1.x

Last Updated:07/07/2025 | Article ID: 21898

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